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The DVD Recorder will not select some features, such as Angles, Subtitles, or multi-language Audio.

•The feature may not be available on the Disc. If it is not, an “X” will appear on the TV screen. Check the Disc case to see if the Disc has the feature. If the Disc does not have the feature, the Recorder cannot create the feature.This is not a mal- function of the Recorder.

Disc will not play.

•Make sure the Disc label is facing up. If you are playing a two-sided Disc, make sure the label of the side you want to play is facing up. See page 20.

•Check the Access Control settings for the Disc. See pages 54-58.

•Check the Region Code of the DVD.The DVD must be coded for All regions or Region 1 in order to play on this DVD Recorder. See page 7.

•See if the Disc is defective by trying another Disc. Make sure the Disc is not scratched or warped. Carefully clean the Disc. See page 6.

The DVD Recorder does not respond to the remote control.

• Aim the remote directly at the sensor on the front of the DVD Recorder (not toward your TV). See page 24.

•Remove any obstacles between the DVD Recorder and the remote control.

•Inspect or replace the batteries in the remote control. See page 8.

•Make sure you selected DVD Recorder as the Remote control used. See page 64.

•The D symbol will appear briefly on the display panel each time the Recorder receives a signal from the remote. If D appears, the remote signal is reaching the Recorder correctly.

Recordings are not occurring as scheduled. New recordings cannot be made.

•See if the Disc has the maximum number of titles. Delete some recordings (DVD+RW only). See page 47.

• You can record only if the Disc is Unprotected.You cannot use a write-protected or finalized Disc. See page 50.

•You cannot duplicate copyrighted DVDs, videotapes, or TV broadcasts using the Recorder. “COPY PROTECT” may appear on the display panel if you try to dub or record copyrighted material onto a DVD+R or DVD+RW using the Recorder.

•The signal from your Antenna/Cable TV system must be strong enough to provide good channel reception. If the signal is

weak, if there is no signal, or if a channel has gone off the air, a recording will not occur.

•Check the Disc. If the Disc is bad (scratched, warped, etc.) or if the Recorder cannot read the Disc, you cannot record. “NO DISC” may appear on the display.

•A timer recording may not occur if the power fails during the time the recording was supposed to occur.

•If you adjust the clock after you set a timer recording, reset the timer recording.

Another DVD Player shows the Index Picture Screen but does not react to PLAY :.

•Press STOP C to exit the Index Picture Screen, then press PLAY :.

You need to access system information for service reasons.

•Press SYSTEM MENU. may be selected. If it is not, press ; to select it. Press CH-9 repeatedly to select , then press :. Press 9 until the system information appears.

The DVD Recorder does not work.

•The DVD Recorder will not operate until you complete the Initial Setup. See pages 18-19.

•Disconnect the power cord from the Recorder and the power outlet for a few minutes. Reconnect the power cord and try to operate the Recorder again as usual.

If the Recorder still will not operate, disconnect the power cord from the Recorder again.Then, while pressing and holding the STANDBY-ON y button on the front of the Recorder, reconnect the power cord.This resets the DVD Recorder to the factory mode. Complete the Initial Setup again and reset any items you have adjusted during your use of the Recorder.

Messages or strange codes appear on the Recorder’s display.

•Remove and reinsert the Disc.

•Clean the Disc.

•Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet, then reconnect the cord and try play as usual.

•During Initial Setup,“IS TV ON? CO3” will appear on the Recorder’s display panel.This appears in addition to the Initial Setup information that shows on your TV screen. (Initial Setup information is on pages 18-19.)“IS TV ON? CO3” indicates

you should turn on your TV and set it to the correct Video In channel or channel 3. See pages 9-16 to determine the cor- rect Video In channel for your connection. Or, see your TV manual for details.

•There are error messages that apply to recording problems. See page 45.

All of the DVD Recorder’s system menu is not visible.

•Certain TVs may not show the entire system menu on the TV screen. If the upper or top portion of the Recorder’s system menu does not appear properly, this is a TV-related issue. It is not an improper functioning of the Recorder.

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Contents DVDR75 For Customer Use Dear Philips product ownerRemember, to get the most from your Philips prod Card within 10 days. So please mail It to us right nowContents Safety Information Cause the product and cart combination to over- turn Safety Information cont’dExample of Antenna Grounding per National Electrical Code Introduction Discs for Playing Only Playable DiscsDiscs for Recording and Playing Discs Unsuitable for Recording or PlayingGeneral Information Remember HookupsDetermining the best possible connection Before you beginHookups cont’d Connecting to a TV Only TV has only an Antenna In jackConnecting to a TV and a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver Connecting to a TV Only TV has Component Video In Jacks Connecting to a TV Only TV has an S-Video In Jack Turn on the TV power. Set the TV to the correct Audio/Video Connecting to a TV Only TV has a yellow Cvbs Video In jackSet Analog output accordingly. See Cable TV Signal DV S-VIDEO Video Audio Left Right To choose the language you prefer, then press OK Initial SetupInstructions continue on the next Press STANDBYy to turn on the RecorderFrom previous Initial Setup cont’dChoose the preferred TV Shape, then press OK To stop play at any time, press Stop C Quick Disc PlaybackQuick Recording Remote Control Remote Control cont’d Front Panel Rear Panel TV Channel Programming Press System MENU. The Installation menu will reappearVCR Plus+ Channels Menu screen, then press to enter the Installation menuPress CH-9to choose Daylight Saving. Press or to While storing the settingYour time zone 11Press System Menu repeatedly to remove all menus Time/Date ManualMenu Bar Menu BarsDisc status icons On-screen Symbols, Status BoxOn-screen Symbols Status BoxDisc Bar Title Settings MenuIndex Picture Screen TitlesTuner Information box Timer Information boxCurrent time no timer recordings are scheduled Information BoxesPress Disc Menu during Disc play Title/Disc Menus, Chapter/Track SelectionTitle/Disc menus Chapter/Track SelectionSubtitles Audio LanguageDuring play, press System Menu so Menu Bar 1 appears Zoom, Camera AngleZoom Camera AngleSound Still Picture/Frame-by-frame PlaybackPress System Menu during play so Menu Bar 1 appears Slow Motion Slow Motion, SearchingForward and Reverse Searching Time Search Time Search, ScanScan Repeat Repeat, Repeat A-BRepeat A-B One-Touch Recording When the Start time is correct, press Timer RecordingFrom your TV guide, then press OK. If you make a mistake Press Timer on the remote controlCH+8 to select VCR Plus+ system, then press Press the Number buttons to enter the PlusCode numberPress Timer repeatedly to remove the menus Erasing Timer RecordingsPress OK to erase the timer recording. Timer Cleared will Timer button.The Timer List will reappearError Messages Record One Channel/Watch Another Press to return to the Index Picture Screen if necessary Title Settings MenuPlay full title Erase this titleChapter Markers Append recordingRecord Settings Editing Disc Information Screen Press FSS to remove the Favorite Scene Selection menu EditingTo select the next Chapter This option is not always availableFinalize Disc Press System Menu to remove the menus Playback ControlPress CH-9repeatedly to select Change code, then press Access ControlChange Code Twice.This will set your code for the first timeChild lock will be highlighted. Press Child LockPress again, then press the Number buttons to enter Your four-digit code. See1Insert a Disc Access Control cont’dLocking or Unlocking Specific Discs Screen. Child Lock should be Locked. SeeWill stop. Enter the four-digit code to play the Disc Parental LevelChange Country Access Control contdYour four-digit code. Child lock will be highlighted DVD Recorder Features Menu Recorded in the regular format Picture SettingsDigital output will be selected. Press Digital OutputAnalog Output SAP Language Settings Night Mode Night Mode, Remote Control Used Remote Control Used Glossary Helpful Hints Helpful Hints contd Diagnostic Test Disc Formats Supported SpecificationsDVD Recorder Limited WarrantyInformation Index IB8451E001 3139 246 1336
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